Camping

Nothing is better than kicking back in your screen tent and enjoying the summer air without mosquitoes. That is, until the skies darken and the clouds open up. Since most frame- or cabin-style...

Folding knives range in size and shape from small blades in Leatherman tools and Swiss Army knives to the big blades of Case or Buck knives. These are common tools for outdoorsmen and handymen of...

Nylon netting can be purchased by the roll at most fabric stores. You only need a piece 20 feet long to make a cheap light tent. Most nylon netting comes in a 6-foot width. Color does not matter....

Keeping cool while camping is always a difficult challenge. Campers spend the day hiking, biking, fishing and baking under the hot sun, then come back to no shower and a stifling tent that feels...

Summer is the most popular time of year to camp given the clear weather and long, warm days. Unfortunately, many summer camping trips can be overly hot and humid, making for a very uncomfortable...

Some rustic campsites lack established campfire pits or rings, and some parks and preserves post strict rules against scarring the brush or grass with coals, embers and flame. But bring a...

Starting a camp fire can be exciting, especially if you are camping with your whole family. The kids are excited about getting to roast marshmallows, the adults are looking forward to the bonfire...

When you are camping, you want to be careful about how you start and put out your camp fire, especially during the drier seasons. If you are camping in the forest, this is especially important. ...

While on a long camping trip in the Adirondack mountains of New York, the kids sometimes found themselves dreaming of having pizza for lunch or a Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich. This year their...

A simple way to make heavy gauge rope is to braid it yourself. This doesn't require a rope-making machine or complicated setup. If you can braid someone's hair, you can braid rope. For longer...

Since 1974, Marmot has designed and produced a wide range of sporting and outdoor clothes and equipment, including individual- and group-sized tents for various situations and environmental...

A lightweight, compact, portable saw is one of the handiest tools you can carry in the outdoors. Capable of doing many of the cutting tasks of a full-size ax, saws tend to be far safer than axes,...

Sealing the seams on your hiking tent will give you a little extra protection in case rain hits on your next backpacking adventure. Most hiking tents are not taped or reinforced along the seams...

More and more families are discovering the joy of camping as a fun and frugal way to spend time together. Making your own camping equipment is a great way to get supplies without breaking your...

Using military tents while camping ensures the most basic way to transport a heavy duty and durable shelter. Two men traditionally carry or "hump" the shelter halves with poles and pins using the...

Camper cook stoves provide convenience and a reliable source of heat for cooking without lighting a fire and gathering wood around the campsite. Propane regulators for the camper stove attach...

Canvas tents are among the most durable, reliable camping shelters available, and the thick material typically is about as good an insulator as any tent fabric. Especially in cases of extreme...

If you are an experienced camper, you should have no problem setting up your tent. You know the best place to pitch it, and you could probably set it up in your sleep. But if you don't spend your...

Permethrin is a synthetic insecticide that can be applied to clothes to repel and kill ticks, as well as bothersome insects such as mosquitoes. Because these bugs can carry infections such as Lyme...

Even minor damage to a canvas camping tent can be disastrous for an outdoorsman. Tents are designed to keep their occupants safe from the weather, insects and other irritants or dangers on the...

The only difference between setting up a tent on a concrete slab and setting one up in softer ground material is the inability to tack the tent down with a traditional staking method....

Keeping your food cold while camping is much easier than it sounds. The key is to invest in a quality, completely air-tight ice chest that has a latch or lock on it to ensure that no hot air can...

Our modern society has come a long way from the old-fashioned method of using flint and steel to start a fire. No longer do we have to carefully hoard our coals lest the fire will go out. Today,...

Curtains and tents might not seem to have much in common, but they do when it comes to mold. Both can develop moldy spots or even serious infestations when stored in dark and damp conditions. As...

Canvas is one of the most durable materials in the world. For this reason it is used for many outdoor activities such as sailing, camping and hiking. For this reason, canvas is constantly being...

When camping, it is sometimes convenient to have an actual stove instead of using a campfire. Inclement weather, limited firewood and rules against ground fires at campgrounds can combine to limit...

Making a rope is a useful skill that's rapidly being a lost art as machine made ropes grow common and plentiful. Rope making is a lot of fun and pretty easy to do. You'll need to make a...

Solve your camp storage problems and pack lighter by making a multipurpose camp stool from a 5-gallon bucket. The foam will provide you with a padded seat to pull up to the campfire, while the...

Charcoal and firewood are interchangeable sources of fire for cooking while at camp. Charcoal is quicker to light, produces even heat and is easy to pack. You can easily substitute charcoal in...

You need an outdoor wood grill when camping, unless you plan to cook everything on marshmallow roasting forks or pack a bulky kerosene or propane stove. You can improvise a small, lightweight wood...

A camp stove, generally is used for cooking purposes but also, at times, serves as a viable option for simply keeping warm. Thus it is a life-changer on the trail. Without it, there's no hot food...

Camping is about getting away from it all, not bringing the whole house with you. By packing only the essentials, creatively adapting things for multiple-use, and investing in lightweight gear,...

The smell of wood smoke and the mouthwatering smells of food cooking on a campfire combine to cause the tummy to make happy noises in anticipation of a good meal. Cast iron Dutch ovens and...

Having a fire can mean the difference between life and death depending on the type of survival situation you encounter. A fire will let you cook, boil water or stay warm. Using hand sanitizer gel...

Splicing fiber rope is relatively simple once you've done it a few times. A proper splice actually strengthens the rope at the site of the cut or break and is the trimmest type of knot work for...

The market for camping and outdoor sport supplies has grown tremendously over the years and outdoor enthusiasts can spend hundreds or thousands of dollars a year on camping gear and outdoor...

Millions of people get back to the outdoors in an RV every year. Some go to the beach, while others enjoy a mountain, desert or forest setting. No matter where an RV owner goes, however, a shady...

Coleman camp stoves have a long history among campers looking for efficient cooking. The company's main two-burner model, the Classic 425, operates on Coleman fuel, a trade name for white gas, a...

Despite their lower light output, electric lanterns are more convenient for the average camper since a convenience store is more likely to have a lantern battery than a bottle of kerosene or...

Sometimes the only way to find a cheap tent that fits within your budget is to make one yourself. Keep in mind the smaller the tent, the lighter it will be. These instructions will be enough to...

Zippers have always been a problem when it comes to sleeping bags. They can often be repaired however replacing them are really quite easy. Follow the instructions to replace your sleeping bags...

In 1900, W.C. Coleman was attracted to a lamp in a drug store window that allowed him to read the finest print even with his poor eyesight. That lamp was the seed that started Coleman Company,...

Portable griddles are useful and convenient when you want to cook somewhere other than your kitchen or patio. Camp Chef has been producing outdoor cooking products since 1990, and they include...

Silva is one of the main manufacturers of orienteering compasses from around the world. If you are planning an expedition where compass and navigation are going to be needed, then having safe...

Repairing a broken or cut rope or extending a three-strand twisted grass rope that's too short is a simple skill that every sailor, cowboy, Boy Scout and lumberjack used to know. It's not really...

Constructing a campfire can be an easy task, but there are times when lighting a fire and finding dry firewood can be a hassle. However, careful planning can help prevent fire problems on a...

Husky makes a popular line of affordable and reliable flashlights in all different sizes, lumen power and designs. Some use rechargeable batteries and others use typical household disposable ones....

RVs are so similar to houses in many respects that they require identical forms of maintenance. Seams around the windows, doors and on the roof, for example, require regular inspection and...

When it is time to break camp and go home, people often get frustrated as they try to fold their dome tent and fit it back into the carry bag it came in. Even something as small as a three-person...

After a long day hiking, getting ready to turn in is more fun and less frustrating if you already know the basic steps of pitching your REI tent. All tents must be unraveled and set up, but...